GOD of War reviews are out today, and critics have been glowing in praise of the latest PS4 exclusive.

God of War is out in just over a week’s time on PS4, and ahead of the big release date reviews have started flooding in today.

God of War on PS4 is a reboot of the franchise, starring an older, more mature Kratos going on an epic journey with his son Atreus.

It boasts a more sombre, serious feel to it than previous entries in the series and sees director Cory Barlog return to the series.

Early previews, one of which you can find from Express.co.uk by clicking here, revealed how cinematic the new God of War is.

Besides being a technical marvel to look at, the action in the game is all one, continuous shot - which is a staggering achievement.

At the moment, God of War has a 94 per cent Metacritic rating based on 76 reviews.

It’s the number one reviewed PS4 game of 2018 so far, with critics lauding it as “spectacular” and a “masterpiece”.

Express.co.uk’s review of God of War is coming. But until then, here is a round-up of some of the other reviews from critics.

God of War review - IGN - 10/10: “I expected great action from God of War, and it delivers that handily. But I didn’t expect it to be a thrilling journey in which every aspect of it complements the others to form what is nothing short of a masterpiece.

“It’s a game in which Kratos, a previously one-note character, becomes a complex father, warrior, and monster, embattled both on the field and within his own heart about how to treat his son; one in which the world opens up and shifts, offering rewards in both gameplay and knowledge of its lore that I treasured with each accomplishment.

“The obvious care that went into crafting its world, characters, and gameplay delivers by far the most stirring and memorable game in the series.”

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God of War review - The Guardian - 5/5: “It is rare to play a game so accomplished in everything it sets out to do.

“God of War is a standard-setter both technologically and narratively. It is a game that, until recently, would have been impossible.”

God of War review - God Is A Geek - 10/10: “One of the best games on PS4, and one of the best games of this generation. A masterpiece.”

God of War review - Eurogamer - Recommended: “Yes. Like Kratos, the god of fury who must learn not to fear his son, this is a strange beast, really.

“The latest technology and astonishing craft and artistry are employed to deliver a game of extremely simple pleasures - a wash of new pseudo-ideas that cannot hide the fact that the basics remain unfixed because they were not broken.

“God of War dresses things up, in other words, but it is ultimately the same deal it always was. As is the way with myths, I guess. As is the way with gods.”

God of War review - Polygon - 10/10: “A decade ago, director Cory Barlog helped establish the God of War franchise as an iconic gory and debaucherous video game romp.

“While its antihero, Kratos, had pathos (he killed his wife and daughter in a fit of rage, his skin forever grayed by their ashes), it served little dramatic purpose, rather existing as a grimdark excuse for his god-slaying and orgy-having ways.

“Barlog — now older, a father — has returned to the series with a bundle of talented designers, many of whom served on the earlier games, to make good on that rich but neglected potential at its core.

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God of War review - Gamesradar - 5/5: “Realistically, however, I don’t think it’s possible to overstate just how good God of War is; how well realised its world, how nuanced and layered its characters and storytelling.

“The depth and craft of its combat, puzzles and almost every system it has sparkles and shines with an indulgence and luxury that regularly stopped me in my tracks to drink it all in.

“Whether breathless and bloody in the aftermath of an axe-hacked victory, or watching Kratos and his son Atreus share a genuinely human moment, this is a level of game making that doesn’t happen often.

“The final question really isn’t about where it sits in any game of the year discussions, but rather its place in eventual game of the generation talks.”

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God of War review - DualShockers- 10/10: “Ultimately, God of War is the perfect example of how it’s possible to revolutionize a beloved series while improving it massively, in a way that does not feel unnatural.

“Mechanical improvements add up on top of a compelling story and impressively solid and likable characters.

“Cory Barlog and his team managed to reinvent the wheel, and while they added more pieces, it rolls smoother than ever before, providing the best God of War experience of the history of the franchise.”

God of War review - USgamer - 5/5: "This is how you do a reboot. After Kratos lost his way, Sony Santa Monica has set the God of War on a new path.

“A more measured, nuanced character, a great supporting cast, an excellent combat system, and some of the best graphics in a PlayStation 4 game to-date, add up to a winner."